Salary Comparison
Avionics Technicians: Madison vs Columbus
Side-by-side salary, take-home pay, cost of living, and lifestyle score.
Madison, WI
$78,518/yr
Columbus, GA
$69,830/yr
Our recommendation: Columbus, GA
Columbus offers $21 more per month in disposable income, giving a stronger financial outcome despite a lower gross salary.
Full Breakdown
Madison
Columbus
Diff (A−B)
Annual Gross Salary
$78,518
$69,830
+$8,688
A vs B
Monthly Take-Home
After estimated federal + state taxes
$4,777
$4,248
+$529
A vs B
Cost of Living Index
Lower is more affordable. US avg = 100
96
78
+18 pts
A vs B
Monthly Living Costs
Housing, food, transport, utilities, healthcare
$2,570
$2,020
+$550
A vs B
Monthly Rent
$1,480
$1,162
+$318
A vs B
Monthly Disposable
$2,207
$2,228
$21
A vs B
Purchasing Power Score
Take-home ÷ living costs. Higher is better
1.86×
2.10×
-0.24×
A vs B
Lifestyle Score
7/10 (Moderate)
8/10 (Comfortable)
-1
A vs B
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Salary estimates based on BLS metro data. Cost of living from regional price indices. All figures are estimates; verify with employers before making decisions.